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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 594.07 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 594.07 and 136.06 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 594.07 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/594.07 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 594.07 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 80,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,829.16/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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