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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 892.53 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 892.53 and 210 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 892.53 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/892.53 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 892.53 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 187,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,431.30/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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