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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 335.01 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 335.01 and 130.85 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 335.01 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/335.01 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 335.01 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 43,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.38/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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