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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.04, 647.64 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.04, 647.64 and 239.26 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.04 : 647.64 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.04/647.64 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.04x = 647.64 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.04x = 154,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,954.35/432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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