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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 358.44 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 358.44 and 136.54 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 358.44 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/358.44 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 358.44 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 48,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941.40/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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