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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.29 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.29 and 110.67 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.29 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.29 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.29 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 39,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.95/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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