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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 891.63 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 891.63 and 503.91 is: 755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 891.63 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/891.63 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 891.63 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 449,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,301.27/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.08

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