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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.76 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.76 and 225.53 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.76 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.76 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.76 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 100,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,531.13/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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