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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 794.81 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 794.81 and 355.25 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 794.81 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/794.81 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 794.81 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 282,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,350.50/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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