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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 335.79 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 335.79 and 69.84 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 335.79 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/335.79 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 335.79 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 23,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449.89/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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