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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 594.08 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 594.08 and 136.10 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 594.08 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/594.08 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 594.08 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 80,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,857.48/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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