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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.64 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.64 and 235.77 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.64 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.64 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.64 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 114,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,499.34/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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