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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 886.98 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 886.98 and 347.92 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 886.98 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/886.98 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 886.98 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 308,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,598.08/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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