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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.11, 354.31 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.11, 354.31 and 99.27 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.11 : 354.31 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.11/354.31 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.11x = 354.31 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.11x = 35,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170.09/236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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