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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.08 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.08 and 221.36 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.08 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.08 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.08 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 77,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,715.07/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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