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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.06 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.06 and 105.84 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.06 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.06 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.06 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 37,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156.19/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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