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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.36 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.36 and 209.44 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.36 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.36 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.36 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 186,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,686.44/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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