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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.43 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.43 and 190.11 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.43 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.43 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.43 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 112,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,816.98/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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