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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 351.20 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 351.20 and 125.89 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 351.20 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/351.20 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 351.20 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 44,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212.57/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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