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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 888.05 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 888.05 and 221.93 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 888.05 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/888.05 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 888.05 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 197,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,084.94/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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