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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.67 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.67 and 239.21 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.67 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.67 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.67 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 225,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,735.30/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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