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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.10 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.10 and 197.18 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.10 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.10 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.10 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 65,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,877.84/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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