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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.63 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.63 and 106.52 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.63 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.63 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.63 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 63,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,123.72/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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