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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 330 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 330 and 169.16 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 330 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/330 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 330 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 55,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821.15/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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