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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.35 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.35 and 222.00 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.35 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.35 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.35 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 77,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,110.61/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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