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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 594 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 594 and 122.03 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 594 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/594 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 594 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 72,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,485.82/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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