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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 307.76 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 307.76 and 154.08 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 307.76 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/307.76 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 307.76 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 47,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419.66/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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