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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.60 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.60 and 92.75 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.60 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.60 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.60 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 32,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.90/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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