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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.00, 943.91 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.00, 943.91 and 239.36 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.00 : 943.91 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.00/943.91 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.00x = 943.91 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.00x = 225,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,930.18/629.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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