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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.94 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.94 and 69.91 is: 104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.94 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.94 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.94 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 23,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486.25/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.86

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