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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.07, 593.89 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.07, 593.89 and 122.11 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.07 : 593.89 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.07/593.89 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.07x = 593.89 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.07x = 72,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,518.12/396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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