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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 354.04 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 354.04 and 155.30 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 354.04 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/354.04 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 354.04 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 54,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980.25/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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