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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.12 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.12 and 106.04 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.12 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.12 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.12 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 37,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.88/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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