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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 592.57 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 592.57 and 135.02 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 592.57 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/592.57 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 592.57 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 80,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,008.80/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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