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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.52 and 109.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.52 and 109.00 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.52 = 109.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.52 = 109.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.52 × 109.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 39,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076.89/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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