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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.64 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.64 and 72.77 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.64 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.64 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.64 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 25,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.49/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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