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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.90 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.90 and 175.92 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.90 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.90 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.90 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 104,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,304.75/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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