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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 790.98 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 790.98 and 235 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 790.98 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/790.98 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 790.98 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 185,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,880.30/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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