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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 336.96 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 336.96 and 94.74 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 336.96 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/336.96 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 336.96 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 31,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.95/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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