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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.03, 814.35 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.03, 814.35 and 368.93 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.03 : 814.35 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.03/814.35 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.03x = 814.35 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.03x = 300,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,438.15/590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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