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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.05 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.05 and 205.75 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.05 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.05 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.05 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 72,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,434.29/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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