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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 333.99 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 333.99 and 154.43 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 333.99 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/333.99 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 333.99 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 51,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578.08/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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