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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.06 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.06 and 267.41 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.06 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.06 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.06 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 237,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,476.12/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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