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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 891.21 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 891.21 and 183.29 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 891.21 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/891.21 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 891.21 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 163,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,349.88/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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