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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.88 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.88 and 135.54 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.88 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.88 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.88 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 44,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.94/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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