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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 594.06 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 594.06 and 136.08 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 594.06 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/594.06 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 594.06 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 80,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,839.68/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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