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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 584.94 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 584.94 and 133.56 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 584.94 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/584.94 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 584.94 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 78,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,124.59/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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