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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 354 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 354 and 91.88 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 354 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/354 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 354 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 32,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.52/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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