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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.18, 1,045.88 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.18, 1,045.88 and 235 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.18 : 1,045.88 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.18/1,045.88 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.18x = 1,045.88 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.18x = 245,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,781.80/697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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