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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 792.64 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 792.64 and 325.77 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 792.64 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/792.64 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 792.64 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 258,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,218.33/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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