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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 819.71 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 819.71 and 384.09 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 819.71 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/819.71 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 819.71 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 314,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,840.49/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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