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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 348.60 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 348.60 and 141.54 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 348.60 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/348.60 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 348.60 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 49,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.84/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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