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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.93 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.93 and 150.94 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.93 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.93 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.93 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 53,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,724.07/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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