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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 790.77 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 790.77 and 336.98 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 790.77 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/790.77 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 790.77 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 266,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,469.72/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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