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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 795.04 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 795.04 and 354.96 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 795.04 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/795.04 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 795.04 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 282,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,207.40/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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