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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.55 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.55 and 151.63 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.55 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.55 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.55 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 53,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153.02/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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