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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 786.52 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 786.52 and 345.92 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 786.52 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/786.52 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 786.52 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 272,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,072.95/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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