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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.00, 358.51 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.00, 358.51 and 76.69 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.00 : 358.51 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.00/358.51 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.00x = 358.51 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.00x = 27,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.04/239.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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