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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.59 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.59 and 106.04 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.59 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.59 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.59 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 37,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.95/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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