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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.67 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.67 and 105.82 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.67 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.67 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.67 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 37,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423.59/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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