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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 594.43 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 594.43 and 165.04 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 594.43 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/594.43 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 594.43 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 98,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,104.73/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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