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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.95 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.95 and 115.11 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.95 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.95 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.95 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 38,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556.09/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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