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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.46 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.46 and 72.69 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.46 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.46 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.46 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 24,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.53/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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