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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.64 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.64 and 109.76 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.64 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.64 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.64 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 39,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144.81/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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