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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.96 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.96 and 164.57 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.96 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.96 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.96 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 57,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,754.91/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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