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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.61 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.61 and 106.74 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.61 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.61 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.61 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 35,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,823.01/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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