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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 891.54 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 891.54 and 334.88 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 891.54 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/891.54 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 891.54 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 298,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,554.46/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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