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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 335.94 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 335.94 and 131.52 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 335.94 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/335.94 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 335.94 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 44,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184.34/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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