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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 887.22 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 887.22 and 454.92 is: 681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 887.22 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/887.22 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 887.22 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 403,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,614.12/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.69

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