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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.51, 795.60 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.51, 795.60 and 343.50 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.51 : 795.60 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.51/795.60 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.51x = 795.60 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.51x = 273,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,288.60/576.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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