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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352 and 80.66 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 28,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.32/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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