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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 592.30 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 592.30 and 135.03 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 592.30 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/592.30 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 592.30 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 79,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,975.66/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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