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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 790.97 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 790.97 and 337.05 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 790.97 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/790.97 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 790.97 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 266,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,596.44/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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