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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 584.81 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 584.81 and 235.95 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 584.81 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/584.81 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 584.81 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 137,989.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,989.03/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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