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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 794.50 and 443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 794.50 and 443.79 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 794.50 = 443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/794.50 = 443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 794.50 × 443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 352,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,591.16/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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