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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 355.47 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 355.47 and 92.76 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 355.47 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/355.47 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 355.47 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 32,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973.40/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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