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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 792.96 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 792.96 and 341.75 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 792.96 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/792.96 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 792.96 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 270,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,994.08/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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