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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.02, 1,988.33 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.02, 1,988.33 and 594.96 is: 892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.02 : 1,988.33 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.02/1,988.33 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.02x = 1,988.33 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.02x = 1,182,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,978.30/1,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.13

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