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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.85 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.85 and 200.02 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.85 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.85 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.85 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 70,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,175.26/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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