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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 892.92 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 892.92 and 474.48 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 892.92 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/892.92 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 892.92 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 423,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,672.68/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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