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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.06 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.06 and 132.03 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.06 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.06 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.06 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 77,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,641.56/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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