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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.45 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.45 and 92.69 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.45 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.45 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.45 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 32,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946.66/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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