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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.84 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.84 and 141.48 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.84 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.84 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.84 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 46,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807.24/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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