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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 352.83 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 352.83 and 81.09 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 352.83 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/352.83 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 352.83 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 28,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.98/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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