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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 592.15 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 592.15 and 189.25 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 592.15 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/592.15 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 592.15 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 112,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,060.95/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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