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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.64 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.64 and 135.15 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.64 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.64 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.64 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 80,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,095.30/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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