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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 795.16 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 795.16 and 343.36 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 795.16 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/795.16 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 795.16 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 273,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,026.14/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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