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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 590.13 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 590.13 and 352.72 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 590.13 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/590.13 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 590.13 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 208,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,150.65/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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