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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 892.86 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 892.86 and 210.44 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 892.86 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/892.86 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 892.86 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 187,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,893.46/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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