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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 354.18 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 354.18 and 91.86 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 354.18 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/354.18 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 354.18 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 32,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.97/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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