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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 323.07 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 323.07 and 192.71 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 323.07 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/323.07 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 323.07 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 62,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257.20/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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