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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.27 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.27 and 248.41 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.27 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.27 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.27 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 147,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,125.79/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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