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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.59, 794.06 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.59, 794.06 and 354.55 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.59 : 794.06 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.59/794.06 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.59x = 794.06 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.59x = 281,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,532.20/575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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