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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 892.64 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 892.64 and 320.41 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 892.64 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/892.64 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 892.64 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 286,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,010.78/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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