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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 334.99 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 334.99 and 136.69 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 334.99 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/334.99 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 334.99 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 45,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789.78/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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