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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 351 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 351 and 165.44 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 351 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/351 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 351 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 58,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069.44/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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