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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 794.57 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 794.57 and 354.95 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 794.57 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/794.57 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 794.57 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 282,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,026.87/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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