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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.04, 463.68 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.04, 463.68 and 225.70 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.04 : 463.68 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.04/463.68 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.04x = 463.68 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.04x = 104,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,652.58/336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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