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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.92 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.92 and 194.04 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.92 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.92 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.92 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 69,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,644.84/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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