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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.09 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.09 and 236.07 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.09 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.09 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.09 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 102,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,711.70/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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