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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.28 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.28 and 175.44 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.28 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.28 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.28 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 61,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.68/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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