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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 855.48 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 855.48 and 326.76 is: 490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 855.48 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/855.48 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 855.48 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 279,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,536.64/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.16

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