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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351 and 195.76 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 68,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711.76/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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