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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.69 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.69 and 94.81 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.69 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.69 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.69 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 34,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.40/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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