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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 461.08 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 461.08 and 235.52 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 461.08 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/461.08 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 461.08 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 108,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593.56/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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