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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.03, 892.55 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.03, 892.55 and 184.16 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.03 : 892.55 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.03/892.55 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.03x = 892.55 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.03x = 164,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,368.86/595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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