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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593 and 350.08 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 207,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,597.44/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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