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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 706.92 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 706.92 and 239.99 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 706.92 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/706.92 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 706.92 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 169,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,650.20/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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