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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.59 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.59 and 126.98 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.59 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.59 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.59 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 42,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486.24/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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