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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.55 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.55 and 88.75 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.55 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.55 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.55 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 31,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022.56/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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