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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 795.08 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 795.08 and 327.45 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 795.08 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/795.08 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 795.08 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 260,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,348.95/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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