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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 351.98 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 351.98 and 132.23 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 351.98 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/351.98 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 351.98 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 46,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540.89/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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