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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.61 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.61 and 70.76 is: 106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.61 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.61 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.61 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 24,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.40/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.14

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