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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 335.37 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 335.37 and 146.85 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 335.37 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/335.37 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 335.37 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 49,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.38/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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