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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 790.86 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 790.86 and 337.04 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 790.86 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/790.86 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 790.86 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 266,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,551.45/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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