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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.89 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.89 and 132.75 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.89 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.89 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.89 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 46,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846.15/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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