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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330 and 190.48 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 62,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,858.40/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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