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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.10 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.10 and 349.58 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.10 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.10 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.10 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 275,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,154.42/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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