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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 828.27 and 390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 828.27 and 390.19 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 828.27 = 390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/828.27 = 390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 828.27 × 390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 323,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,182.67/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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