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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 820.54 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 820.54 and 346 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 820.54 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/820.54 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 820.54 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 283,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,906.84/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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