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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 793.90 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 793.90 and 326.64 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 793.90 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/793.90 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 793.90 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 259,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,315.70/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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