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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.60 and 96.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.60 and 96.00 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.60 = 96.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.60 = 96.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.60 × 96.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 33,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560.23/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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