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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 591.72 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 591.72 and 364.80 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 591.72 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/591.72 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 591.72 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 215,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,859.46/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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