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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.67 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.67 and 96.84 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.67 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.67 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.67 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 33,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,959.25/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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