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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 439.06 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 439.06 and 239.83 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 439.06 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/439.06 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 439.06 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 105,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,298.06/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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