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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 350.58 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 350.58 and 97 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 350.58 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/350.58 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 350.58 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 34,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006.26/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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