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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 323.02 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 323.02 and 146.92 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 323.02 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/323.02 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 323.02 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 47,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.10/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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