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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.01 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.01 and 467.97 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.01 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.01 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.01 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 369,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,700.98/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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