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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 459.96 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 459.96 and 235.04 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 459.96 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/459.96 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 459.96 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 108,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,109.00/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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