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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 787.71 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 787.71 and 349.80 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 787.71 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/787.71 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 787.71 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 275,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,540.96/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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