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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.76 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.76 and 590.24 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.76 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.76 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.76 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 492,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,118.50/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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