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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.47 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.47 and 135.31 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.47 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.47 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.47 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 47,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,286.79/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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