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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.24 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.24 and 195.04 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.24 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.24 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.24 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 68,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310.81/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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