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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 348.66 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 348.66 and 208.44 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 348.66 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/348.66 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 348.66 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 72,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,674.69/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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