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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.07 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.07 and 235.79 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.07 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.07 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.07 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 106,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,355.67/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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