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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 350 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 350 and 137.76 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 350 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/350 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 350 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 48,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,216/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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