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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.10 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.10 and 190.44 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.10 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.10 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.10 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 112,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.96/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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