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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.09 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.09 and 214.44 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.09 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.09 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.09 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 70,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.99/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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