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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 592.34 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 592.34 and 222.09 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 592.34 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/592.34 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 592.34 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 131,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,551.68/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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