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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.22, 1,323.12 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.22, 1,323.12 and 395 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.22 : 1,323.12 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.22/1,323.12 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.22x = 1,323.12 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.22x = 522,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,632.40/882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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