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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 334.61 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 334.61 and 76.83 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 334.61 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/334.61 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 334.61 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 25,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,708.09/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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