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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 891 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 891 and 247.44 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 891 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/891 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 891 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 220,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,469.04/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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