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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.94 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.94 and 69.84 is: 104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.94 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.94 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.94 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 23,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462.94/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.77

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