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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 892.15 and 320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 892.15 and 320.69 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 892.15 = 320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/892.15 = 320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 892.15 × 320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 286,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,105.01/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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