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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 335.06 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 335.06 and 211.57 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 335.06 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/335.06 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 335.06 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 70,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888.64/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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