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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 350.20 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 350.20 and 105.43 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 350.20 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/350.20 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 350.20 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 36,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.59/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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