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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.40 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.40 and 195.93 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.40 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.40 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.40 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 65,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,518.01/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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