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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 893.19 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 893.19 and 184.66 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 893.19 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/893.19 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 893.19 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 164,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,932.00/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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