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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 354 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 354 and 225.36 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 354 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/354 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 354 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 79,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,777.44/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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