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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.47 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.47 and 209.33 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.47 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.47 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.47 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 72,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,944.53/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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