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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.93 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.93 and 81.26 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.93 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.93 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.93 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 28,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679.09/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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