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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.60 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.60 and 113.21 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.60 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.60 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.60 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 39,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915.80/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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