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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 439.61 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 439.61 and 225.89 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 439.61 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/439.61 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 439.61 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 99,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303.50/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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