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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 819.93 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 819.93 and 238.84 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 819.93 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/819.93 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 819.93 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 195,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,832.08/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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