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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.03 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.03 and 113.54 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.03 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.03 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.03 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 40,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080.69/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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