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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 585.33 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 585.33 and 146.64 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 585.33 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/585.33 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 585.33 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 85,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832.79/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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