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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 888.48 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 888.48 and 348.93 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 888.48 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/888.48 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 888.48 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 310,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,017.33/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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