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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 350.52 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 350.52 and 136.15 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 350.52 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/350.52 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 350.52 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 47,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723.30/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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