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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.39 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.39 and 73.31 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.39 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.39 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.39 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 25,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904.89/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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