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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 592.30 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 592.30 and 175.58 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 592.30 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/592.30 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 592.30 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 103,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,995.16/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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