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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 790.65 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 790.65 and 526.64 is: 725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 790.65 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/790.65 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 790.65 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 416,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,389.89/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.64

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