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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 350.67 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 350.67 and 103.73 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 350.67 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/350.67 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 350.67 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 36,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.00/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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