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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 592.68 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 592.68 and 121.27 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 592.68 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/592.68 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 592.68 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 71,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,874.30/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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