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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.41, 814.81 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.41, 814.81 and 328.43 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.41 : 814.81 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.41/814.81 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.41x = 814.81 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.41x = 267,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,607.59/590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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