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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.97 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.97 and 70.97 is: 106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.97 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.97 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.97 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 24,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.27/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.46

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