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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 351.03 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 351.03 and 79.94 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 351.03 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/351.03 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 351.03 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 28,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.34/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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