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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.93 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.93 and 151.70 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.93 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.93 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.93 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 50,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,047.97/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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