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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 890.01 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 890.01 and 246.43 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 890.01 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/890.01 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 890.01 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 219,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,328.41/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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