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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.00, 326.88 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.00, 326.88 and 154.04 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.00 : 326.88 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.00/326.88 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.00x = 326.88 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.00x = 50,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352.60/237.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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