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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 474.04 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 474.04 and 234.64 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 474.04 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/474.04 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 474.04 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 111,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228.75/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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