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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 592.55 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 592.55 and 163.91 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 592.55 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/592.55 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 592.55 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 97,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,125.53/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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