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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 795.96 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 795.96 and 328.19 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 795.96 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/795.96 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 795.96 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 261,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,222.13/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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