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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 322.91 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 322.91 and 151.12 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 322.91 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/322.91 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 322.91 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 48,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798.16/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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