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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.23, 334.83 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.23, 334.83 and 101.32 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.23 : 334.83 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.23/334.83 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.23x = 334.83 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.23x = 33,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924.98/223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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