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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.64 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.64 and 153.79 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.64 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.64 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.64 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 54,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232.51/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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