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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 891.92 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 891.92 and 229.43 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 891.92 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/891.92 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 891.92 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 204,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633.48/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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