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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 592.92 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 592.92 and 325.44 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 592.92 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/592.92 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 592.92 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 192,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,959.88/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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