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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 891.15 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 891.15 and 155.35 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 891.15 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/891.15 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 891.15 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 138,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,440.15/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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