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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.95 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.95 and 62.97 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.95 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.95 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.95 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 22,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.32/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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