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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 330.15 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 330.15 and 183.94 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 330.15 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/330.15 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 330.15 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 60,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,727.79/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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