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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 890.34 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 890.34 and 420.76 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 890.34 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/890.34 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 890.34 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 374,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,612.90/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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