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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.00, 888.03 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.00, 888.03 and 267.37 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.00 : 888.03 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.00/888.03 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.00x = 888.03 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.00x = 237,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,430.36/592.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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