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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.59 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.59 and 88.88 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.59 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.59 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.59 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 31,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.56/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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