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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 792.26 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 792.26 and 341.26 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 792.26 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/792.26 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 792.26 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 270,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,364.94/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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