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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.62 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.62 and 113.43 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.62 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.62 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.62 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 39,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.69/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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