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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 794.70 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 794.70 and 354.94 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 794.70 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/794.70 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 794.70 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 282,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,070.82/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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