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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 793.14 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 793.14 and 350.80 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 793.14 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/793.14 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 793.14 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 278,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,232.19/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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