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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.04 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.04 and 225.76 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.04 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.04 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.04 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 98,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,214.63/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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