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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 324.95 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 324.95 and 190.49 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 324.95 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/324.95 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 324.95 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 61,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,897.15/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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