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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 360 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 360 and 103.06 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 360 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/360 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 360 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 37,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101.60/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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