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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334 and 101.24 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 33,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814.16/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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