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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 334.86 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 334.86 and 95 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 334.86 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/334.86 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 334.86 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 31,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.70/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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