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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 359.01 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 359.01 and 175.26 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 359.01 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/359.01 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 359.01 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 62,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920.09/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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