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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 354 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 354 and 73.64 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 354 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/354 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 354 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 26,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.79/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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