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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.97, 815.55 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.97, 815.55 and 328.98 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.97 : 815.55 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.97/815.55 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.97x = 815.55 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.97x = 268,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,299.64/590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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