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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.71 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.71 and 141.93 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.71 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.71 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.71 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 49,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634.34/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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