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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 352.82 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 352.82 and 227.64 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 352.82 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/352.82 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 352.82 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 80,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,317.84/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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