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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.61, 2,001.60 and 594.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.61, 2,001.60 and 594.73 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.61 : 2,001.60 = 594.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.61/2,001.60 = 594.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.61x = 2,001.60 × 594.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.61x = 1,190,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,411.57/1,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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