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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 820.69 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 820.69 and 346.04 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 820.69 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/820.69 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 820.69 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 283,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,989.68/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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