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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.13, 355.07 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.13, 355.07 and 190.96 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.13 : 355.07 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.13/355.07 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.13x = 355.07 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.13x = 67,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804.17/237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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