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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 594.12 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 594.12 and 152.64 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 594.12 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/594.12 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 594.12 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 90,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,686.48/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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