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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.02, 892.41 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.02, 892.41 and 498.54 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.02 : 892.41 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.02/892.41 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.02x = 892.41 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.02x = 444,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,902.08/595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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