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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 820.43 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 820.43 and 328.97 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 820.43 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/820.43 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 820.43 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 269,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,896.86/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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