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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 350 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 350 and 89.08 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 350 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/350 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 350 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 31,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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