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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 592.61 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 592.61 and 135.08 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 592.61 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/592.61 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 592.61 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 80,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,049.76/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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