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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891.12 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891.12 and 319.92 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891.12 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891.12 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891.12 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 285,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,087.11/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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