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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.09 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.09 and 116.91 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.09 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.09 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.09 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 41,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045.83/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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