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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 592.62 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 592.62 and 221.94 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 592.62 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/592.62 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 592.62 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 131,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,526.08/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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