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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 354.04 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 354.04 and 89.80 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 354.04 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/354.04 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 354.04 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 31,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,792.79/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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