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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.85 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.85 and 62.91 is: 94.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.85 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.85 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.85 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 22,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.97/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.36

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