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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 795.72 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 795.72 and 327.93 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 795.72 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/795.72 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 795.72 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 260,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,940.46/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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