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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.07, 592.98 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.07, 592.98 and 210.55 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.07 : 592.98 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.07/592.98 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.07x = 592.98 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.07x = 124,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,848.97/396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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