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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.00, 354.20 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.00, 354.20 and 175.25 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.00 : 354.20 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.00/354.20 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.00x = 354.20 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.00x = 62,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,070.90/236.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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