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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 892.11 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 892.11 and 375.71 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 892.11 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/892.11 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 892.11 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 335,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,171.60/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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