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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.23, 334.64 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.23, 334.64 and 76.95 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.23 : 334.64 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.23/334.64 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.23x = 334.64 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.23x = 25,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748.49/223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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