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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 795.30 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 795.30 and 343.64 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 795.30 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/795.30 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 795.30 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 273,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,296.89/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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