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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 815.43 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 815.43 and 328.92 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 815.43 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/815.43 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 815.43 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 268,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,211.24/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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