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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.54 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.54 and 184.67 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.54 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.54 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.54 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 107,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,943.16/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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