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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 350.88 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 350.88 and 103.93 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 350.88 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/350.88 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 350.88 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 36,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.25/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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