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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 350.76 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 350.76 and 104.06 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 350.76 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/350.76 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 350.76 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 36,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,500.09/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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