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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 329.67 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 329.67 and 134 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 329.67 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/329.67 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 329.67 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 44,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175.78/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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