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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.27, 354.15 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.27, 354.15 and 89.95 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.27 : 354.15 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.27/354.15 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.27x = 354.15 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.27x = 31,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.79/236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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