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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.89 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.89 and 81.33 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.89 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.89 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.89 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 28,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700.54/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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