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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 888.02 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 888.02 and 245.27 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 888.02 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/888.02 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 888.02 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 217,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,804.67/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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