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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.05, 792 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.05, 792 and 325.29 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.05 : 792 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.05/792 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.05x = 792 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.05x = 257,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,629.68/574.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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