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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 891.89 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 891.89 and 320.95 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 891.89 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/891.89 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 891.89 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 286,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,252.10/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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