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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.09 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.09 and 130.95 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.09 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.09 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.09 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 45,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,844.29/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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