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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 592.25 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 592.25 and 221.84 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 592.25 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/592.25 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 592.25 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 131,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,384.74/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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