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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.08, 891.16 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.08, 891.16 and 183.22 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.08 : 891.16 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.08/891.16 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.08x = 891.16 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.08x = 163,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,278.34/594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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