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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 333.06 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 333.06 and 149.96 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 333.06 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/333.06 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 333.06 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 49,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,945.68/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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