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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 594.96 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 594.96 and 345.76 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 594.96 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/594.96 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 594.96 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 205,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,713.37/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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