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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.73 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.73 and 207.29 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.73 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.73 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.73 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 121,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,204.72/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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