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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 334.87 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 334.87 and 99.91 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 334.87 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/334.87 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 334.87 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 33,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454.69/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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