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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.34 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.34 and 127.31 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.34 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.34 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.34 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 44,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,981.95/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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