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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 935.07 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 935.07 and 238.74 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 935.07 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/935.07 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 935.07 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 223,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,238.61/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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