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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 352.61 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 352.61 and 80.97 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 352.61 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/352.61 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 352.61 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 28,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.43/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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