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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 334.55 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 334.55 and 94.78 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 334.55 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/334.55 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 334.55 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 31,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.77/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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