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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 593 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 593 and 135.36 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 593 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/593 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 593 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 80,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268.48/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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