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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.26 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.26 and 322.68 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.26 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.26 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.26 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 191,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,110.46/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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