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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.74 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.74 and 221.88 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.74 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.74 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.74 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 131,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,517.15/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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