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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 330 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 330 and 195.68 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 330 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/330 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 330 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 64,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574.40/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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