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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 354.98 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 354.98 and 164.63 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 354.98 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/354.98 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 354.98 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 58,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,441.66/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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