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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 860.01 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 860.01 and 526.64 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 860.01 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/860.01 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 860.01 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 452,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,915.67/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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