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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.61, 890.84 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.61, 890.84 and 351 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.61 : 890.84 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.61/890.84 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.61x = 890.84 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.61x = 312,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,684.84/594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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