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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 795.10 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 795.10 and 327.46 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 795.10 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/795.10 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 795.10 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 260,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,363.45/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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