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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.13, 352.71 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.13, 352.71 and 81.02 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 352.71 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/352.71 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 352.71 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 28,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574.80/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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