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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 334.31 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 334.31 and 66.70 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 334.31 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/334.31 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 334.31 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 22,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296.81/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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