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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.50 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.50 and 152.94 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.50 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.50 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.50 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 49,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781.97/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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