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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 353.96 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 353.96 and 81.93 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 353.96 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/353.96 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 353.96 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 28,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999.94/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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