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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.75, 795.78 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.75, 795.78 and 328.02 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 795.78 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/795.78 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 795.78 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 261,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,031.76/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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