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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 892.08 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 892.08 and 183.90 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 892.08 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/892.08 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 892.08 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 164,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,053.51/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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