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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 584.61 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 584.61 and 146.35 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 584.61 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/584.61 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 584.61 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 85,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557.67/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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