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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 334.33 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 334.33 and 101.18 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 334.33 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/334.33 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 334.33 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 33,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828.09/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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