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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.41 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 334.41 and 101.35 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 334.41 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/334.41 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 334.41 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 33,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892.45/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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