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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 594.54 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 594.54 and 122.45 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 594.54 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/594.54 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 594.54 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 72,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798.45/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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