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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 356.65 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 356.65 and 109.93 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 356.65 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/356.65 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 356.65 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 39,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206.53/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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