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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.08 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.08 and 155.95 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.08 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.08 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.08 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 54,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437.57/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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