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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.09 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.09 and 97.07 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.09 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.09 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.09 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 34,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080.31/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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