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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 584.64 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 584.64 and 184.19 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 584.64 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/584.64 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 584.64 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 107,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.92/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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