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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 890.91 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 890.91 and 228.83 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 890.91 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/890.91 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 890.91 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 203,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,861.84/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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