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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.25 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.25 and 154.93 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.25 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.25 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.25 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 49,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926.19/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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