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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.15, 439.95 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.15, 439.95 and 225.61 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.15 : 439.95 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.15/439.95 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.15x = 439.95 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.15x = 99,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,256.02/319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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