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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 336.11 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 336.11 and 192.98 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 336.11 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/336.11 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 336.11 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 64,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862.38/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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