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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 433.64 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 433.64 and 235 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 433.64 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/433.64 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 433.64 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 101,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,905.40/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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