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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.92 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.92 and 220.84 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.92 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.92 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.92 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 77,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,276.33/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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