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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.08, 891.08 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.08, 891.08 and 209.32 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.08 : 891.08 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.08/891.08 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.08x = 891.08 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.08x = 186,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,520.87/594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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