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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358 and 130.56 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 46,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,740.48/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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