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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 594.62 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 594.62 and 190.94 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 594.62 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/594.62 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 594.62 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 113,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,536.74/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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