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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 891.48 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 891.48 and 247.44 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 891.48 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/891.48 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 891.48 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 220,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,587.81/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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