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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.47 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.47 and 72.66 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.47 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.47 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.47 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 25,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.47/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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