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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592 and 273.12 is: 409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 161,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,687.04/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.29

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