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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 594.52 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 594.52 and 190.83 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 594.52 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/594.52 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 594.52 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 113,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,451.30/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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