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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 336 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 336 and 151.94 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 336 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/336 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 336 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 51,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,051.84/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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