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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 891.68 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 891.68 and 375.36 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 891.68 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/891.68 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 891.68 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 334,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,701.00/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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