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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.30 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.30 and 90.65 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.30 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.30 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.30 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 32,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207.95/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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