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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358 and 192.65 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 68,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968.70/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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