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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 592.82 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 592.82 and 106.64 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 592.82 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/592.82 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 592.82 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 63,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217.79/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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