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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 592.97 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 592.97 and 189.84 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 592.97 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/592.97 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 592.97 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 112,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,568.48/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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