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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 334.56 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 334.56 and 136.93 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 334.56 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/334.56 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 334.56 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 45,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,809.95/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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