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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.65, 795.80 and 328.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.65, 795.80 and 328.00 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.65 : 795.80 = 328.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.65/795.80 = 328.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.65x = 795.80 × 328.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.65x = 261,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,019.24/576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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