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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 695.92 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 695.92 and 236 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 695.92 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/695.92 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 695.92 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 164,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,237.12/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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