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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 819.62 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 819.62 and 332.00 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 819.62 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/819.62 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 819.62 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 272,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,112.40/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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