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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 891.27 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 891.27 and 228.91 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 891.27 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/891.27 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 891.27 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 204,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,016.16/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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