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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.65 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.65 and 168.93 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.65 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.65 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.65 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 59,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.30/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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