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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 583.80 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 583.80 and 357.70 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 583.80 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/583.80 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 583.80 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 208,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,825.26/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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