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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.72 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.72 and 64.81 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.72 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.72 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.72 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 22,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.59/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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