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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 482.79 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 482.79 and 233.65 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 482.79 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/482.79 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 482.79 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 112,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,803.88/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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