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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 890.41 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 890.41 and 203.67 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 890.41 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/890.41 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 890.41 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 181,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,349.80/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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