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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 518.06 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 518.06 and 235.36 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 518.06 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/518.06 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 518.06 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 121,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,930.60/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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