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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 819.66 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 819.66 and 358.12 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 819.66 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/819.66 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 819.66 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 293,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,536.64/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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