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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 395.82 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 395.82 and 235.03 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 395.82 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/395.82 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 395.82 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 93,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029.57/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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