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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.68 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.68 and 124.66 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.68 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.68 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.68 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 43,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.11/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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