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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.68 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.68 and 96.12 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.68 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.68 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.68 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 33,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.24/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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