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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 594 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 594 and 176.64 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 594 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/594 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 594 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 104,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,924.16/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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