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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.16 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.16 and 122 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.16 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.16 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.16 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 43,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.52/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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