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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.05 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.05 and 102.27 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.05 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.05 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.05 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 35,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901.37/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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