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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.77 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.77 and 88.95 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.77 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.77 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.77 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 31,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.89/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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