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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.26 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.26 and 151.75 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.26 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.26 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.26 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 53,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.21/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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