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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 888.81 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 888.81 and 363.09 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 888.81 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/888.81 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 888.81 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 322,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,718.02/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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