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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.58 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.58 and 103.12 is: 154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.58 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.58 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.58 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 36,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,048.69/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.70

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