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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.13 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.13 and 79.35 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.13 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.13 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.13 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 27,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.43/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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