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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 463.90 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 463.90 and 225.54 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 463.90 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/463.90 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 463.90 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 104,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,628.01/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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