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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 336 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 336 and 94 is: 141

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 336 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/336 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 336 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 31,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141

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