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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.65 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.65 and 356.95 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.65 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.65 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.65 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 211,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,546.42/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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