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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.36 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.36 and 103.16 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.36 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.36 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.36 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 36,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,039.98/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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