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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.71 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.71 and 94.92 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.71 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.71 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.71 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 31,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,770.67/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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