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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 334.22 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 334.22 and 86.04 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 334.22 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/334.22 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 334.22 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 28,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.86/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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