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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.01, 584.92 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.01, 584.92 and 116.04 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.01 : 584.92 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.01/584.92 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.01x = 584.92 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.01x = 67,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870.61/390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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