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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 787.61 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 787.61 and 349.76 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 787.61 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/787.61 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 787.61 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 275,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,474.69/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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