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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 892.80 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 892.80 and 230.06 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 892.80 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/892.80 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 892.80 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 205,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,397.57/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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