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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.56 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.56 and 208.92 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.56 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.56 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.56 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 73,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,030.08/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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