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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 435.29 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 435.29 and 225.22 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 435.29 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/435.29 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 435.29 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 98,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,036.01/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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