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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 460.68 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 460.68 and 223.66 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 460.68 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/460.68 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 460.68 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 103,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,033.70/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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