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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 375.71 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 375.71 and 235.35 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 375.71 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/375.71 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 375.71 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 88,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422.17/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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