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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 792.98 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 792.98 and 325.95 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 792.98 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/792.98 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 792.98 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 258,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,473.17/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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