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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.75, 795.93 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.75, 795.93 and 343.89 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 795.93 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/795.93 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 795.93 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 273,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,712.37/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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