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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 590.82 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 590.82 and 322.36 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 590.82 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/590.82 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 590.82 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 190,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,456.74/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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