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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 350.02 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 350.02 and 141.76 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 350.02 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/350.02 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 350.02 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 49,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618.84/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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