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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.12 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.12 and 97.19 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.12 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.12 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.12 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 34,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.35/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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