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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 356.01 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 356.01 and 109 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 356.01 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/356.01 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 356.01 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 38,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805.09/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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