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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 586.13 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 586.13 and 102.19 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 586.13 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/586.13 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 586.13 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 59,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,894.65/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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