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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 354.06 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 354.06 and 139.88 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 354.06 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/354.06 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 354.06 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 49,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525.91/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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