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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 351.75 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 351.75 and 183.51 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 351.75 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/351.75 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 351.75 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 64,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.64/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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