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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 936.04 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 936.04 and 239 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 936.04 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/936.04 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 936.04 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 223,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,713.56/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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