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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.90 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.90 and 213.03 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.90 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.90 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.90 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 126,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,306.15/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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