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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864.24 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864.24 and 302.11 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864.24 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864.24 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864.24 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 261,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,095.55/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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