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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.11 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.11 and 97.06 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.11 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.11 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.11 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 34,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078.74/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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