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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 891.60 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 891.60 and 209.38 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 891.60 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/891.60 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 891.60 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 186,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,683.21/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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