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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 890.70 and 388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 890.70 and 388.36 is: 582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 890.70 = 388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/890.70 = 388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 890.70 × 388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 345,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,912.25/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.30

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