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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 822.16 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 822.16 and 239.92 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 822.16 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/822.16 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 822.16 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 197,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,252.63/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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