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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 820.70 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 820.70 and 332.74 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 820.70 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/820.70 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 820.70 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 273,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,078.05/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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