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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 786.60 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 786.60 and 346.04 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 786.60 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/786.60 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 786.60 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 272,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,195.06/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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