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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.19, 821.10 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.19, 821.10 and 239.09 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.19 : 821.10 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.19/821.10 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.19x = 821.10 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.19x = 196,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,312.69/547.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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