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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.63 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.63 and 410.16 is: 615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.63 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.63 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.63 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 364,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,480.48/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.66

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