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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.82 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.82 and 88.96 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.82 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.82 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.82 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 31,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.99/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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