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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.04, 566.67 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.04, 566.67 and 223.94 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.04 : 566.67 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.04/566.67 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.04x = 566.67 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.04x = 126,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,900.08/378.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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