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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.20 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.20 and 98.02 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.20 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.20 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.20 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 34,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522.64/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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