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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.03 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.03 and 164.94 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.03 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.03 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.03 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 57,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,733.28/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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