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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 593.05 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 593.05 and 273.44 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 593.05 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/593.05 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 593.05 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 162,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,163.59/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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