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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.99, 336 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.99, 336 and 61.69 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.99 : 336 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.99/336 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.99x = 336 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.99x = 20,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727.84/223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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