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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.64 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 334.64 and 109 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 334.64 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/334.64 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 334.64 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 36,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.76/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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