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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 583.66 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 583.66 and 236.11 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 583.66 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/583.66 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 583.66 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 137,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,807.96/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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