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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 888 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 888 and 284.18 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 888 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/888 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 888 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 252,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,351.84/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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