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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.43 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.43 and 168.94 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.43 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.43 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.43 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 54,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809.20/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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