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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 892.35 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 892.35 and 320.76 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 892.35 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/892.35 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 892.35 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 286,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,230.19/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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