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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 790.91 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 790.91 and 324.44 is: 447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 790.91 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/790.91 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 790.91 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 256,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,602.84/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.78

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