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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 794.71 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 794.71 and 327.26 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 794.71 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/794.71 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 794.71 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 260,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,076.79/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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