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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.70 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.70 and 150.98 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.70 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.70 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.70 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 48,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721.30/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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