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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 352.80 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 352.80 and 226.42 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 352.80 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/352.80 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 352.80 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 79,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,880.98/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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