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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.15 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.15 and 347.48 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.15 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.15 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.15 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 309,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,653.89/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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