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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 982.68 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 982.68 and 395.22 is: 592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 982.68 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/982.68 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 982.68 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 388,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,374.79/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.00

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