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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 792.28 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 792.28 and 325.48 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 792.28 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/792.28 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 792.28 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 257,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,871.95/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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