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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.89 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.89 and 129.98 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.89 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.89 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.89 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 76,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,021.08/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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