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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.26 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.26 and 150.75 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.26 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.26 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.26 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 50,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,389.70/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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