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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 821.03 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 821.03 and 332.93 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 821.03 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/821.03 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 821.03 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 273,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,339.75/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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