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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 354.66 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 354.66 and 213.56 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 354.66 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/354.66 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 354.66 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 75,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,738.35/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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