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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 593.64 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 593.64 and 303.60 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 593.64 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/593.64 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 593.64 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 180,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,229.10/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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