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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 592.77 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 592.77 and 189.67 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 592.77 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/592.77 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 592.77 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 112,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,430.69/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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