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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 350.16 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 350.16 and 219.90 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 350.16 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/350.16 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 350.16 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 77,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,000.18/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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