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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 406.98 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 406.98 and 239.67 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 406.98 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/406.98 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 406.98 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 97,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,540.90/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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