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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.60 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.60 and 206.91 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.60 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.60 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.60 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 72,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,541.61/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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