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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891 and 473.76 is: 710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 422,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,120.16/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.64

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