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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 894.61 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 894.61 and 353 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 894.61 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/894.61 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 894.61 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 315,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,797.33/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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