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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 329.91 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 329.91 and 151.76 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 329.91 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/329.91 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 329.91 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 50,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067.14/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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