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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 586.08 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 586.08 and 335.43 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 586.08 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/586.08 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 586.08 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 196,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,589.75/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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