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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.20 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.20 and 141.84 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.20 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.20 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.20 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 49,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530.53/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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