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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.78 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.78 and 89.54 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.78 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.78 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.78 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 31,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.84/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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