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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.44 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.44 and 146.19 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.44 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.44 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.44 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 47,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,574.45/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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