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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 353.34 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 353.34 and 81.54 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 353.34 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/353.34 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 353.34 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 28,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811.34/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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