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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.22 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.22 and 151.86 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.22 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.22 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.22 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 53,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032.55/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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