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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.00, 329.78 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.00, 329.78 and 134.06 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.00 : 329.78 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.00/329.78 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.00x = 329.78 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.00x = 44,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208.99/239.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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