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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 791.64 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 791.64 and 325.04 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 791.64 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/791.64 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 791.64 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 257,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,314.67/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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