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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 593.56 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 593.56 and 346.62 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 593.56 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/593.56 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 593.56 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 205,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,739.77/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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