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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 336.99 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 336.99 and 94.70 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 336.99 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/336.99 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 336.99 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 31,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911.27/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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