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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.88 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.88 and 139.53 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.88 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.88 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.88 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 46,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026.16/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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