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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.07, 891.18 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.07, 891.18 and 203.97 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.07 : 891.18 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.07/891.18 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.07x = 891.18 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.07x = 181,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,773.98/594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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