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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 892.24 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 892.24 and 204.74 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 892.24 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/892.24 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 892.24 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 182,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,671.73/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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