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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.00, 348.96 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.00, 348.96 and 130.05 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.00 : 348.96 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.00/348.96 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.00x = 348.96 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.00x = 45,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383.56/233.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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