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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 891.15 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 891.15 and 204.14 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 891.15 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/891.15 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 891.15 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 181,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,921.59/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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