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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.44 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.44 and 136.84 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.44 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.44 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.44 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 44,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396.37/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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