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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.70 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.70 and 92.81 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.70 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.70 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.70 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 33,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013.64/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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