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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 334.06 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 334.06 and 68.63 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 334.06 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/334.06 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 334.06 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 22,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.70/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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