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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 446.22 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 446.22 and 225.48 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 446.22 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/446.22 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 446.22 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 100,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,613.69/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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