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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 795 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 795 and 369.36 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 795 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/795 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 795 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 293,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,641.20/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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