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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.07 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.07 and 132.66 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.07 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.07 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.07 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 46,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,838.27/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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