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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 890.12 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 890.12 and 396.29 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 890.12 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/890.12 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 890.12 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 352,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,748.87/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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