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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 584.37 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 584.37 and 292.38 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 584.37 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/584.37 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 584.37 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 170,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,858.10/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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