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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 353 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 353 and 73.04 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 353 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/353 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 353 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 25,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,783.12/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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