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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 790.94 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 790.94 and 324.47 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 790.94 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/790.94 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 790.94 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 256,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,634.84/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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