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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 334.83 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 334.83 and 125.55 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 334.83 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/334.83 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 334.83 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 42,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038.38/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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