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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.93, 883.54 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.93, 883.54 and 415.94 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.93 : 883.54 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.93/883.54 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.93x = 883.54 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.93x = 367,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,494.69/588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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