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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 467.94 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 467.94 and 234.93 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 467.94 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/467.94 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 467.94 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 109,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,933.14/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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