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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.84 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.84 and 233.92 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.84 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.84 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.84 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 142,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,185.93/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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