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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 791.80 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 791.80 and 325.07 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 791.80 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/791.80 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 791.80 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 257,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,390.43/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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