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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 892.74 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 892.74 and 225.07 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 892.74 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/892.74 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 892.74 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 200,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,928.85/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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