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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 350.73 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 350.73 and 96.94 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 350.73 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/350.73 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 350.73 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 33,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999.77/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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