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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 819.72 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 819.72 and 331.96 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 819.72 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/819.72 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 819.72 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 272,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,114.25/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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