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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 890.94 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 890.94 and 183.16 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 890.94 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/890.94 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 890.94 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 163,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,180.12/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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