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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 335.94 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 335.94 and 69.88 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 335.94 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/335.94 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 335.94 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 23,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475.49/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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