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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.67 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.67 and 102.12 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.67 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.67 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.67 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 36,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627.64/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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