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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.09, 819.86 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.09, 819.86 and 332.08 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.09 : 819.86 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.09/819.86 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.09x = 819.86 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.09x = 272,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,255.40/594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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