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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 892.43 and 363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 892.43 and 363.91 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 892.43 = 363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/892.43 = 363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 892.43 × 363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 324,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,764.20/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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