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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 350 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 350 and 103.36 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 350 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/350 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 350 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 36,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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