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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.00 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.00 and 101.62 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.00 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.00 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.00 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 35,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566.38/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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