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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 354.59 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 354.59 and 197.66 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 354.59 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/354.59 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 354.59 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 70,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,088.26/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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