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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 349.73 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 349.73 and 135.79 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 349.73 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/349.73 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 349.73 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 47,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,488.28/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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