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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 352.68 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 352.68 and 153.84 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 352.68 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/352.68 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 352.68 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 54,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256.29/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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