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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 890.88 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 890.88 and 183.08 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 890.88 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/890.88 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 890.88 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 163,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,102.31/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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