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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 891.13 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 891.13 and 265.08 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 891.13 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/891.13 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 891.13 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 236,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,220.08/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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