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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 590.93 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 590.93 and 325.12 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 590.93 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/590.93 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 590.93 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 192,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,123.16/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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