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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 889.62 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 889.62 and 430.60 is: 644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 889.62 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/889.62 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 889.62 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 383,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,070.37/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.08

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