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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.91, 820.88 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.91, 820.88 and 346.19 is: 477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.91 : 820.88 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.91/820.88 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.91x = 820.88 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.91x = 284,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,183.36/594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.69

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