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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.25 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.25 and 155.75 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.25 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.25 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.25 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 54,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393.16/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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