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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 354 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 354 and 167.44 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 354 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/354 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 354 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 59,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.76/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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