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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 331.07 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 331.07 and 190.68 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 331.07 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/331.07 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 331.07 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 63,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.47/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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