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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.93 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.93 and 135.94 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.93 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.93 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.93 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 80,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738.84/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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