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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 350.73 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 350.73 and 225.99 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 350.73 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/350.73 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 350.73 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 79,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,261.47/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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