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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 348.84 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 348.84 and 141.48 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 348.84 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/348.84 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 348.84 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 49,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353.88/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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