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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.76 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.76 and 313.93 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.76 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.76 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.76 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 249,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,499.01/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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