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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 350 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 350 and 89 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 350 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/350 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 350 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 31,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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