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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 793.40 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 793.40 and 322.89 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 793.40 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/793.40 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 793.40 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 256,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,182.29/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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