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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 349.98 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 349.98 and 96.22 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 349.98 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/349.98 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 349.98 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 33,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675.08/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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