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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 334.88 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 334.88 and 169.28 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 334.88 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/334.88 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 334.88 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 56,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688.49/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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