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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.59 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.59 and 107.02 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.59 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.59 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.59 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 38,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055.69/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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