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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 791.64 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 791.64 and 325.02 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 791.64 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/791.64 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 791.64 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 257,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,298.83/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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