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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.97 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.97 and 147.43 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.97 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.97 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.97 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 51,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743.51/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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