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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 358.74 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 358.74 and 225.30 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 358.74 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/358.74 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 358.74 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 80,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824.12/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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