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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 796.10 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 796.10 and 328.18 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 796.10 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/796.10 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 796.10 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 261,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,264.20/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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