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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.19 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.19 and 141.55 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.19 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.19 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.19 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 47,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,304.59/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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