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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 893.64 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 893.64 and 184.82 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 893.64 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/893.64 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 893.64 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 165,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,158.77/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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