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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.48 and 81.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.48 and 81.00 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.48 = 81.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.48 = 81.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.48 × 81.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 28,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549.36/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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