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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 322.88 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 322.88 and 151.16 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 322.88 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/322.88 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 322.88 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 48,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804.17/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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