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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 859.10 and 443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 859.10 and 443.59 is: 664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 859.10 = 443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/859.10 = 443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 859.10 × 443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 381,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,088.17/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.00

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