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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 487.41 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 487.41 and 236.69 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 487.41 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/487.41 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 487.41 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 115,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,365.07/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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