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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 791.10 and 407.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 791.10 and 407.83 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 791.10 = 407.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/791.10 = 407.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 791.10 × 407.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 322,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,632.27/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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