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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.73 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.73 and 86.22 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.73 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.73 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.73 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 28,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,859.99/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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