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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 592.14 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 592.14 and 360.92 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 592.14 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/592.14 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 592.14 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 213,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,715.17/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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