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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.05, 336.19 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.05, 336.19 and 115.82 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.05 : 336.19 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.05/336.19 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.05x = 336.19 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.05x = 38,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935.84/224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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