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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 896.76 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 896.76 and 354.77 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 896.76 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/896.76 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 896.76 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 318,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,137.29/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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