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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 333.97 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 333.97 and 100.94 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 333.97 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/333.97 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 333.97 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 33,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710.93/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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