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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 358.34 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 358.34 and 102.04 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 358.34 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/358.34 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 358.34 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 36,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564.37/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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