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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.51 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.51 and 70.73 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.51 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.51 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.51 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 24,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.84/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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