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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 358.90 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 358.90 and 109.33 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 358.90 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/358.90 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 358.90 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 39,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238.54/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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