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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.13, 819.78 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.13, 819.78 and 345.49 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.13 : 819.78 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.13/819.78 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.13x = 819.78 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.13x = 283,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,225.79/594.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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