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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 794.80 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 794.80 and 313.95 is: 433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 794.80 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/794.80 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 794.80 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 249,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,527.46/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.26

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