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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 334.06 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 334.06 and 205.28 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 334.06 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/334.06 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 334.06 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 68,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575.84/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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