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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 884.46 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 884.46 and 373.76 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 884.46 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/884.46 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 884.46 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 330,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,575.77/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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