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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 350.63 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 350.63 and 96.74 is: 145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 350.63 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/350.63 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 350.63 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 33,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.95/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.12

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