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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.05, 585.07 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.05, 585.07 and 130.01 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.05 : 585.07 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.05/585.07 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.05x = 585.07 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.05x = 76,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,066.09/390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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