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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 323.04 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 323.04 and 146.76 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 323.04 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/323.04 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 323.04 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 47,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409.35/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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