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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 890.46 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 890.46 and 320.10 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 890.46 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/890.46 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 890.46 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 285,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,036.25/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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