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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 819.96 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 819.96 and 345.45 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 819.96 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/819.96 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 819.96 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 283,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,255.18/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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