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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.93 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.93 and 150.46 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.93 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.93 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.93 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 53,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551.96/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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