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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 351.87 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 351.87 and 183.52 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 351.87 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/351.87 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 351.87 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 64,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575.18/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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