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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 325.08 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 325.08 and 212.52 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 325.08 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/325.08 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 325.08 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 69,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,086.00/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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