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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 334.15 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 334.15 and 68.66 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 334.15 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/334.15 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 334.15 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 22,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.16/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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