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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 354 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 354 and 99.01 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 354 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/354 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 354 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 35,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049.54/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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