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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 351.08 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 351.08 and 112.22 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 351.08 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/351.08 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 351.08 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 39,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395.88/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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