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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 351 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 351 and 103.90 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 351 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/351 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 351 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 36,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.90/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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