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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.02 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.02 and 136 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.02 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.02 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.02 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 80,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,786.72/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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