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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,038.24 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 1,038.24 and 236 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 1,038.24 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/1,038.24 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 1,038.24 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 245,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,024.64/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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