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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 792.96 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 792.96 and 353.76 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 792.96 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/792.96 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 792.96 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 280,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,517.53/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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