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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 794.50 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 794.50 and 380.06 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 794.50 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/794.50 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 794.50 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 301,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,955.77/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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