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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 544.05 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 544.05 and 341.82 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 544.05 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/544.05 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 544.05 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 185,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,967.17/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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