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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,083.15 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,083.15 and 235.10 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,083.15 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,083.15 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,083.15 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 254,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,648.57/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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