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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 349.98 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 349.98 and 164.77 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 349.98 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/349.98 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 349.98 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 57,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.45/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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