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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 584.93 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 584.93 and 116.07 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 584.93 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/584.93 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 584.93 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 67,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892.24/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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