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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.76 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.76 and 351.92 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.76 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.76 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.76 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 278,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,284.26/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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