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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.91 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.91 and 136.56 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.91 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.91 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.91 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 47,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.27/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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