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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 324.36 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 324.36 and 141.85 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 324.36 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/324.36 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 324.36 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 46,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010.47/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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