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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 405.67 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 405.67 and 239.13 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 405.67 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/405.67 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 405.67 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 97,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,007.87/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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