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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 790.95 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 790.95 and 352.08 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 790.95 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/790.95 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 790.95 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 278,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,477.68/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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