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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 792 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 792 and 337.91 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 792 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/792 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 792 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 267,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,620.76/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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