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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 585.04 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 585.04 and 130.14 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 585.04 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/585.04 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 585.04 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 76,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,134.18/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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