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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.94 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.94 and 88.23 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.94 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.94 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.94 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 29,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110.61/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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