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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 352.44 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 352.44 and 97.94 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 352.44 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/352.44 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 352.44 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 34,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.21/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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