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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.95 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.95 and 134.93 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.95 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.95 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.95 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 44,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.77/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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