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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.97 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.97 and 125.70 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.97 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.97 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.97 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 44,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116.93/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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