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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 349.89 and 70.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 349.89 and 70.99 is: 106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 349.89 = 70.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/349.89 = 70.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 349.89 × 70.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 24,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838.69/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.47

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