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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 324.24 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 324.24 and 147.69 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 324.24 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/324.24 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 324.24 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 47,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886.45/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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