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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.55, 794.33 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.55, 794.33 and 326.94 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.55 : 794.33 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.55/794.33 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.55x = 794.33 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.55x = 259,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,696.62/575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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