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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 795.68 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 795.68 and 328.01 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 795.68 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/795.68 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 795.68 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 260,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,991.35/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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