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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 584.69 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 584.69 and 204.93 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 584.69 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/584.69 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 584.69 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 119,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,820.52/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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