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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 351.06 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 351.06 and 95.18 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 351.06 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/351.06 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 351.06 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 33,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.89/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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