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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 819.33 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 819.33 and 358.06 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 819.33 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/819.33 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 819.33 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 293,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,371.98/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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