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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 795.02 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 795.02 and 355.18 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 795.02 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/795.02 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 795.02 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 282,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,375.20/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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