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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 610.68 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 610.68 and 236 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 610.68 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/610.68 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 610.68 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 144,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,120.48/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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