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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 794.98 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 794.98 and 339.94 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 794.98 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/794.98 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 794.98 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 270,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,245.50/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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