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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 889.11 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 889.11 and 375.93 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 889.11 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/889.11 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 889.11 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 334,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,243.12/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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