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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.01 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.01 and 75.69 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.01 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.01 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.01 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 27,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022.09/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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