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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.24 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.24 and 101.93 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.24 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.24 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.24 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 36,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.14/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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