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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 819.36 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 819.36 and 372.90 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 819.36 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/819.36 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 819.36 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 305,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,539.34/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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