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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.79 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.79 and 333.95 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.79 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.79 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.79 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 197,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,957.59/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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