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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.15 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.15 and 136.75 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.15 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.15 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.15 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 45,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694.33/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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