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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 353.68 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 353.68 and 81.64 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 353.68 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/353.68 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 353.68 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 28,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,874.44/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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