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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 792.18 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 792.18 and 325.49 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 792.18 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/792.18 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 792.18 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 257,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,842.71/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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