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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 786.92 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 786.92 and 349.04 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 786.92 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/786.92 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 786.92 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 274,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,666.56/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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