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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 595 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 595 and 364.52 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 595 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/595 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 595 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 216,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,889.40/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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