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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350.13 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350.13 and 141.98 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350.13 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350.13 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350.13 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 49,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,711.46/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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