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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.67 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.67 and 175.73 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.67 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.67 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.67 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 104,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,148.96/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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