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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 888.96 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 888.96 and 246.25 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 888.96 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/888.96 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 888.96 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 218,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,906.40/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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