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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.03, 884.70 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.03, 884.70 and 296.94 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.03 : 884.70 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.03/884.70 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.03x = 884.70 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.03x = 262,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,702.82/590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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