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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.14 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.14 and 112.96 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.14 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.14 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.14 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 37,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744.45/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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