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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.36 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.36 and 189.44 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.36 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.36 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.36 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 112,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,216.53/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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