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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 892.38 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 892.38 and 451.04 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 892.38 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/892.38 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 892.38 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 402,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,499.08/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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