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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.64 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.64 and 239.00 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.64 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.64 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.64 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 132,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,316.00/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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