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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 892.26 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 892.26 and 184.01 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 892.26 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/892.26 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 892.26 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 164,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,180.30/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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