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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 592.84 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 592.84 and 190.12 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 592.84 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/592.84 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 592.84 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 112,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,710.74/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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