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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 892.98 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 892.98 and 459.96 is: 690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 892.98 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/892.98 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 892.98 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 410,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,735.08/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.04

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