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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 788.10 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 788.10 and 349.92 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 788.10 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/788.10 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 788.10 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 275,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,771.95/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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