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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 353.84 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 353.84 and 81.81 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 353.84 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/353.84 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 353.84 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 28,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.24/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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