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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 406.97 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 406.97 and 232.92 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 406.97 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/406.97 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 406.97 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 94,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,790.29/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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